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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Bill Clinton Impeachment

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the Bill Clinton impeachment and the Senate trial that led to his acquittal provides detailed facts and a summary of one of the important events during his presidential term in office.
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US National Archives

National Archives: Constitutional Issues: Watergate and the Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan deals with the constitutional issue of indictment and impeachment of a U.S. President. Includes original documents and related teaching activities.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Reconstruction

For Students 5th - 8th
A very good overview of Reconstruction in the South after the Civil War. Find the questions that needed to be answered about how to reincorporate the Confederate states, what rights freed blacks would have, and how terms of...
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Other

North Hagerstown Hs: President Andrew Johnson as a Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
A student's perspective of the reasons (e.g., political manipulations) behind Andrew Johnson's impeachment in 1868.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a biography of Andrew Johnson's life, as well as facts about his presidency. Short video included.
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BBC

Bbc: The Clinton Years: 1993 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC surveys the Clinton presidency, milestones, setbacks, and its possible legacy.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica provides information on President Andrew Johnson.
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New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: Andrew Johnson Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
A copy of Johnson's obituary, with an interesting account of the ex-president's private and public life, from page 1 of the New York Times (August 1, 1875).
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Nixon Tapes

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of Margaret Warner's interview with Stanley Kutler on his book, Abuse of Power, detailing the sections of the Nixon tapes which show the President's misuse of constitutional power, resulting in his impeachment. Insights into...
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Other

Potus: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Andrew Johnson and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Reconstruction Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what the South was like after the Civil War ended. Many places were in ruins and people were desperately poor with many being homeless. Social structures had collapsed now that slaves had been freed. The Reconstruction era...
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Curated OER

The History Place: Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a summary article covering the political life of Nixon and the events that lead to his impeachment. The material covers the Watergate scandal,the actual articles of impeachment, and the...
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Curated OER

The History Place: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Place is an excellent site to research President Clinton's Impeachment. A brief biography of Clinton, events leading up to the impeachment, articles of impeachment, and the consequences.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Johnson (December 29, 1808 - July 31, 1875) was the seventeenth President of the United States (1865-69), succeeding to the Presidency upon the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. He was one of only two U.S. Presidents to be...